The complete art for the first printed “Judge Dredd” strip from 2000 AD Prog 2, largely drawn by Mick McMahon – five pages in total – is one of the lots in the upcoming Heritage Auctions Comics, Comic Art and Animation Art auction in Dallas in November
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Tricks of the Trade: Writing a Comics-inspired Novel, by Steve MacManus
Former Tharg, comics editor and writer Steve MacManus shares his experience of writing his first novel, The Sheerglam Conspiracy, a story set inside the world of 1970s British comics. 40,000 words long, it took 14 long months to write –… Read More ›
In Review: Invasion 1984
Luke Williams takes a look at Invasion 1984, plucked from the pages of Battle, released earlier this year… By John Wagner, Alan Grant (writing as Rick Clark) and Eric Bradbury Publisher: Treasury of British Comics / Rebellion Out: Now As… Read More ›
2000AD Prog 2150 – Jump on Board this Wednesday!
This week’s 52-page 2000AD – Prog 2150 – is a “jump on board” issue, with all-new thrills throughout, an issue on sale this Wednesday in all good comic shops and newsagents (and digital platforms, too) that comes alongside release date… Read More ›
Rok of the Reds returns in “Rok the God”, ashcan available!
Ahead of the launch of a much-anticipated Kickstarter to fund the next “Rok of the Reds” story Rok the God, the team behind the project have announced a free digital version of Chapter One will be accessible to all on Rok’s forthcoming Kickstarter (October 2nd – mark the date!).
Leam Comic Con returns next month
Five is the magic number for Leamington Spa’s comic book convention, Leam Comic Con, as the independently run show gears up for its fifth annual show to take place on Saturday 5th of October at All Saints Parish Church. The… Read More ›
Isn’t it about time the 1980’s Dan Dare stories were collected?
The 1980s Dan Dare stories came up in discussion over the weekend, which prompted me to suggest that if fans wanted to see them reprinted, then they needed to write to Titan Comics, who currently hold the license to republish… Read More ›
Mind boggling treats out now and coming soon from 2000AD publisher Rebellion!
This week sees the release of the first of two very special ‘Specials’ from Rebellion, alongside 2000AD Prog 2136 and Judge Dredd Megazine Issue 409 – the second following in just seven days. As well as the second terrific “Mind… Read More ›
Enniskillen ComicFest returns next month
Enniskillen ComicFest returns for its fourth year next month, on 10th and 11th May, bringing the world of comicbooks and superheroes to the town to celebrate sequential art and storytelling
Tea-Time Rendezvous: Thought Bubble moves from Leeds to Harrogate for 2019
Thought Bubble has announced major changes for its Festival later this year, moving the event from Leeds to Harrogate – a Yorkshire spa town famous for Betty’s Tea Rooms, RHS Harlow Carr Gardens and renovated Royal Baths development – and announcing… Read More ›